Calcasieu, Louisiana Explained

Calcasieu is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.

History

A post office called Calcasieu was established in 1925, and remained in operation until 1960.^[1] According to tradition, Calcasieu was named after an Atakapa chieftain.^[2]

References

31.0897°N -92.7117°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 May 2019.
2. Bright . William . Winter 2003 . Native American Place Names in the Louisiana Purchase . American Speech . Duke University Press . 78 . 4 . 358 . 10.1.1.1015.3344.